The Ticker Tapes

After her father Alan suffered a heart attack, Chloe was called upon to perform CPR on Dad but sadly he didn’t survive. In this episode Rob Underwood from the BHF talks to Chloe about her story of that day, how she managed during those desperate moments and the strength she's drawn on personally going forward since that time. She also tells how, some months later, on behalf of the family, she and...

After the devastation of suffering a heart attack whilst out cycling in remote countryside with his wife, Dilwyn remembers events leading up to and on that day. He talks about the urgent medical treatment he got and then the shock of being diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). A genetic condition where you have exceptionally high levels of cholesterol in the blood. As Rob Underwood fr...

Saskia has a love for the outdoors and particularly long distance running. At a young age though a routine scan revealed a mitral valve prolapse leading in later life, to mitral valve repair for her at 31. In this episode Rob Underwood from the BHF discovers how she coped through those difficult, early years, with regular hospital check ups part of her everyday life. Also how she overcame those un...

After the challenging recovery from his heart attack, Colin, a keen, active cyclist and runner, knew the physical signs were telling him that all still wasn't well. In this episode, Rob Underwood from the BHF, discovers how persistant he was in finding out the real reason which eventually led to further heart surgery. Colin emphasises the importance of always listening to your body even if you con...

After being diagnosed with a heart condition since just after birth, Lucy explains how she's coped with the tremendous physical and psychological challenges faced along the way. In this episode, Rob Underwood from the BHF talks to Lucy about her treatment journey from that very early age, which included undergoing the 'Ross Procedure'. She talks openly about the support she's received, along...

    In 2013, Graham got the phone call that is every parent’s worst nightmare. Just months after watching his beautiful daughter Claire get married, she’d passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition. She was just 22.     On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks with Graham about the shocking impact of his daughter’s death on his family, his mission to help...

In June 2016 Corey Johnson married the love of his life, Alice, in a beautiful ceremony in Italy. One week later, back home in England, Corey was playing ice hockey in south London when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Corey, who recalls the moment he almost died on the ice rink and the tough road to recovery in the years that have followed...

Welcome to episode four of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee chats to the man, the myth, the legend, Derrick Evans MBE, more...

Welcome to episode three of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee chats to two incredible people running as a part of team BHF;...

Welcome to episode two of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee chats to two of our Team BHF Support Squad, Professor Greg Whyte...

Welcome to episode one of The Race is On, our special series to celebrate the BHF being the TCS London Marathon 2022 Charity Partner. Hosted by Aimee Fuller, two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster, this series will feature interviews with a whole host of guests who are key to the success of this partnership. In this episode, Aimee speaks to London Marathon Event Director, Hugh Brasher and BHF’s...

At the age of 38 Lisa suffered two heart attacks. Her life was now on a very different trajectory to the one she had in mind. Two years after her heart attacks, now living with heart failure, Lisa would need a major operation to repair a leaky valve. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Lisa, who offers a raw and honest account of her recovery – and how she’s crafted a new life fo...

Max’s life changed forever when he lost his father Chris to cardiomyopathy – inherited heart muscle disease – at the age of just 13. Then Max went on to be diagnosed with the same condition himself at 17. On this episode, Sarah Marsh from the BHF talks with Max about learning to live with the loss of his dad, how he’s come to terms with his own complex heart health journey and the life-changing BH...

Mya's life was changed forever when she discovered she had a heart condition at just 18. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with her about what it's like as a teenager with a heart condition, and how Mya has stayed positive in the face of her diagnosis.   Mya's condition, ARVC (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) is also referred to as ACM (Arrhythmogen...

Anne Dixon first discovered she had a problem with her heart when she was a student. After an operation, she went back to her normal life, but there was more in store for her in the future. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks to Anne about how she struggled to get a proper diagnosis, how she now lives with heart failure, and how she became involved in clinical trials to help develo...

One in four adults in the UK live with high blood pressure. And about five million adults are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. But what is high blood pressure and how can it affect your health? And what can be done to bring it under control? In this short bonus episode, Ticker Tapes host Bill Snaddon talks with BHF cardiac nurse Sindy Jodar on all things blood pressure. More on high bl...

Bettina is a doting grandma of five from Nottingham. She has transformed her battle against high blood pressure into an opportunity for healthier living – for herself and her community. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Bettina about a day that is etched in her memory. A traumatic day that set in train her diagnosis of high blood pressure. Bettina goes on to talk about the chan...

Joe Baxter's life was changed in an instant when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest - aged just 24. He woke up in hospital weeks later to discover he had an inherited heart condition, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks to Joe about his physical and mental recovery, and how he manages living with his heart condition today. If...

Toby was just 22, at the peak of his life and hoping for a career in the Royal Marines when his life was cut suddenly and cruelly short. In this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks to Toby’s mum Sam about confronting every mother’s worst nightmare, her fight to find some answers and how her commitment to raising awareness of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is Toby’s legacy. More on SA...

Jason Doyle was living a full-on life: working long hours on a trading floor, spending time with his family, and fitting in tennis and triathlons. Everything changed when he discovered that he had a bicuspid valve and would need open heart surgery to replace it. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks to Jason about how he went about preparing for his major surgery, how he managed diff...

Musician and DJ Rehana suffered a cardiac arrest out of the blue in her 20’s while exercising but survived thanks to the quick actions of strangers. On this episode Rehana, now 31, talks to me about life after her cardiac arrest, living with an ICD, and how her experience has changed her outlook on life in positive ways. More information about sudden cardiac arrest  www.bhf.org.uk/information...

Dr Richard Issitt is a BHF researcher and senior paediatric perfusionist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. On this episode, he talks to Leanne Grech from the BHF about his personal connection to paediatrics, the discoveries he has made in his research, and how his job saves thousands of lives every year. If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, plea...

Zena Forster's life life was upended at age 60 when out of the blue she suffered a stroke. A year later, in the middle of the night, a traumatic heart attack would add to Zena’s troubles. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF hears her story of living with cardiovascular disease – and how Zena's strength, purpose and humour brought her back from the abyss.  More on strokes: https://www.b...

Kieran Sandwell was born with a congenital heart disease. By the time he was 38, he was living with heart failure and struggling to carry out everyday tasks. He was put on the waiting list for a heart transplant and finally received his new heart in 2009 - and along with it, a second chance at life. Before long, Kieran was running marathons, jumping out of planes and planning an epic 5,000 mile wa...

When Jack was studying at university a shocking revelation shook his world as he knew it. After his devoted mother told him that he had been conceived by sperm donor, Jack embarked on an emotional journey to trace his biological father with lifechanging consequences. On this episode Jack talks to Ruth Huntman from the BHF about what he discovered and how it impacted his life an...